|
What are
the Properties of Iron? Definition of Iron
What is the definition of
Iron? It is a heavy malleable ductile magnetic silver-white
metallic element that readily rusts in moist air, occurs native in meteorites
and combined in most igneous rocks, is the most used of metals, and is vital to
biological processes as in transport of oxygen in the body. The
Physical and
Chemical Properties are the
characteristics of a substance, like Iron, which distinguishes it from any
other substance. Most common substances, like Iron, exist as
States of Matter as solids, liquids, gases and plasma. Refer to the article on
Iron for additional information and facts about this substance.
Iron Properties
- What are the Physical Properties of Iron?
What are the Physical
Properties of Iron? The Physical properties of Iron are the characteristics
that can be observed without changing the substance into another
substance. Physical properties are usually those that can be observed using our
senses such as color, luster, freezing point, boiling point, melting point, density, hardness and odor. The Physical Properties of Iron are as follows:
|
What are the Physical Properties of Iron? |
| Color |
Silver-gray metal |
|
Malleability |
Capable of being shaped or bent |
|
Ductility |
Easily pulled or stretched into a thin wire |
| Luster |
Has a shine or glow |
|
Conductivity |
Good transmission of heat or electricity |
| Allotropy |
It occurs in two or more
crystalline forms in the same physical state |
| Tensile |
It can be stretched without
breaking |
| Ferromagnetic |
Easily magnetized |
Iron Properties - What are the Chemical Properties of Iron?
What are the Chemical
Properties of Iron? They are the characteristics that
determine how it will react with other substances or change from
one substance to another. The better we know the nature of the substance the
better we are able to understand it. Chemical properties are only observable during a
chemical reaction. Reactions to substances may be brought
about by changes brought about by burning, rusting, heating, exploding, tarnishing
etc. The Chemical
Properties of Iron are as follows:
|
What are the Chemical Properties of Iron? |
| Chemical
Formula |
Fe |
|
Toxicity |
Non Toxic |
|
Reactivity with water |
Reacts with very hot water and steam to
produce hydrogen gas |
|
Oxidation |
Readily combines with
oxygen in moist air which produces iron oxide also known as rust |
|
Solubility |
Dissolves in acids |
Facts and
Info about Iron Properties
This article
on Iron properties provide facts and information about the
physical and chemical properties of Iron which are useful as
homework help for chemistry students. Additional facts and
information regarding the Periodic Table and the elements may be
accessed via the Periodic Table Site Map. |
